Oral Roberts Basketball Roster: Who’s Who?

Oral Roberts University’s men’s basketball team is gearing up for another season of action. Who are the Key Players on this year’s roster? Check out our quick guide and find out.

Introduction

The Oral Roberts Basketball team is composed of 11 players from all around the world, representing 6 different countries. Here is a closer look at the team:

The Starting Five

The Starting Five
Oral Roberts’ men’s basketball team will have a new look this season with just two starters back from last year’s squad. Here is a look at the starting five for the 2017-18 campaign.

G – Bryce Hammonds, Jr.
The 5-11 Hammonds is the only returning starter in the backcourt after averaging 9.6 points and shooting 37 percent from three-point range last season. He will be counted on to provide scoring and leadership for the Golden Eagles this season.

G – Javan White, So.
White was Oral Roberts’ leading scorer off the bench last season, averaging 7.1 points in just over 20 minutes per game. The 6-4 guard will be asked to step into a starting role this season and his scoring will be important for ORU.

F – Albert Owens, Jr.
Owens is one of two returnees in the frontcourt after averaging 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season. The 6-7 forward has shown some ability to score inside and he will look to be more consistent on offense this season.

F – Sam Kearns, Jr.
Kearns is ORU’s other returning starter in the frontcourt after averaging 4.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last season. The 6-8 forward is a good shooter from three-point range (37 percent) and he will look to stretch opposing defenses with his outside shooting this season.

The Bench

Oral Roberts basketball is currently in the midst of a historic season. The team is led by Head Coach Paul Mills, and have won 28 games so far. The team’s success is due in large part to the play of its bench players

The bench players for Oral Roberts include:

-Eliot Herzberg: A freshman guard from Toronto, Canada, Herzberg has been a key player for the team all season. He is averaging 8.4 points per game and is a good shooter from long range.
-Javan White: A junior forward from Los Angeles CA, White has been a key player for the team all season. He is averaging 7.8 points per game and is a good rebounder.
-Kendall Jacks: A sophomore guard from Tulsa, OK, Jacks has been a key player for the team all season. He is averaging 6.4 points per game and is a good shooter from long range.
-D’Maurian Williams: A junior guard from Chicago, IL, Williams has been a key player for the team all season. He is averaging 5.6 points per game and is a good defender.

The Coaching Staff

Led by head coach Paul Mills, the Oral Roberts Basketball team has experienced success in recent years including a trip to the NCAA tournament in 2020. Here is a look at the Coaching Staff who have helped make ORU a force to be reckoned with on the court.

The 2020-2021 Season

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men’s basketball team represents Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team is a member of the Summit League which is part of the NCAA’s Division I. The 2020-2021 Season will be the Eagles’ 71st season of existence.

Head coach: Paul Mills

Assistant coaches: B.J. Foster, Jeremy Wohler, and Rickey Blaylock

Roster:
-Javan White (C)
--Max Abmas (G)
-Noah gainedes (G)
-Terrell Smith II (G/F)
-Chris Walker (F)
-Francis Lacis (F)
-Moses Okpala (F)

key players to Watch

Oral Roberts Basketball is in Full Swing and there are a few Key Players to Watch This Season Here is a brief run-down of the team.

Ethan Thompson #5
Ethan is a 6’7″ guard/forward from Katy, Texas. He is a transfer from Oregon State and is eligible to play immediately. He averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season.

Javan White #11
Javan is a 6’10” center from Jenks, Oklahoma. He redshirted last season after transferring from Tyler Junior College He is expected to be a big contributor this season.

Max Abmas #2
Max is a 6’2″ guard from Muskegon, Michigan. He was named the Summit League Preseason Player of the Year and is expected to have a big year. He averaged 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game last season.

The Road to the NCAA Tournament

ORU Head Coach Paul Mills will take his Golden Eagles into battle for the first time this season on Nov. 6 against Central Arkansas The team will embark on a journey that, if all goes well, will end in the NCAA Tournament Here’s a look at who will be leading the way.

The Oral Roberts Story

Oral Roberts University is a private, non-profit, interdenominational Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963, the school is named after its founder, televangelist Oral Roberts The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is the largest comprehensive Christian University in the world with over 4,000 students enrolled from all 50 states and over 60 countries.

The school’s sports teams are called the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and they compete in the NCAA Division I Summit League The men’s basketball team has been to two NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournaments in 1978 and 2019. The women’s basketball team has been to one NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2013.

The school’s colors are gold and white and its mascot is Eli the Eagle.

The Legacy of Oral Roberts Basketball

Oral Roberts University has a long and storied history in basketball. The school has produced some of the greatest players and teams in the sport, and they continue to be a force to be reckoned with today. Here is a look at some of the most famous names to come out of Oral Roberts Basketball

Conclusion

Oral Roberts has had a great 2018-2019 Basketball season They are currently 27-4, and have won the last fourteen games in a row. Their recent success has been due to their strong team play and solid defense.

Offensively, they are led by sophomore guard Kevin Obanor, who is averaging 18 Points per game He is followed by junior forward Emmanuel Ndumanya, who is averaging 12 points per game The Golden Eagles also have two very good shooters in junior guard Josh Stamps and freshman guard Aaron Robinson.

Defensively, they are led by junior center Moses Morgan, who is averaging 2.5 blocks per game. He is followed closely by freshman forward Javan White, who is averaging 2.3 blocks per game. The Golden Eagles also have a very good perimeter defender in sophomore guard Jovani Simmons.